A Wearied Flower And A Skeletal Bee

'Sorry dear, I came to wipe your tears Not to suck the nectar.' Old bee whispered. 'I too must say sorry, Sir. And it's a surprise to see such a kind bee in an off-season.' Exploited flower responded. And the inquisitive Autumn eavesdrops in a garden's corner with a wry smile. *[ Suicide bomber in Sri Lanka kills 13 and wounded several dozen including a government minister.The attack attributed to the Tamil Tigers indicates they can still strike far from where they're concerned.] -Los Angeles Times headline today with a photograph.